Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 July 1951
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VW194
Location: 1,6 km ENE of Lyneham-RAF Station (LYE) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during its flight from Malta to RAF Dishforth. The pilot attempted a return to the airport, but the propeller was feathered, resulting in the aircraft impacting the ground. Three crew members and seven trainees were on board.A Valetta aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during its flight from Malta to RAF Dishforth. The pilot attempted a return to the airport, but the propeller was feathered, resulting in the aircraft impacting the ground. Three crew members and seven trainees were on board.
Description
The Valetta had returned from Malta and departed Lyneham on its way to RAF Dishforth. After takeoff an engine caught fire. The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but the propeller of the working engine was feathered. The aircraft flew into the ground. There were three crew members and seven trainees on board.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during flight.Engine failure during flight.Share on:
